PS-50 Owner’s Manual Document Number: 33019 Revision: Draft
Table of Contents Product Introduction Page 3 Explanation of Warning Messages Page 4 Danger Warning Personal Injury Chemical Hazard Requirements for Detergents and Sanitizers Page 5 Detergents Sanitizers Factory Assistance Operating Instructions Pages 6-8 Filling The System Rinse Water Sanitizer Water Adding Detergents and Sanitizers Manual Dispensing Controls & Features Pages 9-13 Starting and Stopping the Wash Action Introducing Pots and Pans to the Power Soak Properly Scrapping Pots and Pans
Table of Contents - Continued Preventive Maintenance Pages 14-15 Routine Preventive Maintenance Monthly Notes Troubleshooting Pages 16-18 Authorized Service Agency Section Component Operation & Checks Installation Page 19 Pages 20-24 Electrical Requirements Providing Proper Electrical Service Plumbing Requirements Notes 2
Product Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Power Soak ware washing system. Your new Power Soak pot, pan and utensil washing system will provide years of dependable, efficient and trouble-free service. As a Power Soak owner, you will benefit in numerous ways: Your ware washing operation will be more efficient. Pots, pans and utensils will be cleaner. The overall level of sanitation in your scullery area will improve. Ware washing hours will decrease as employee morale increases.
Explanation of Warning Messages Be sure to read, understand and follow all DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION messages located in this guide and on the equipment. Danger Personal Injury and Property Damage hazard. May result in serious injury or death. May cause extensive equipment damage Warning Property Damage Hazard. May result in property or equipment damage. Personal Injury Hazard Hazard from sharp objects. May result in serious injury or death. Chemical Hazard May result in serious injury or death.
Requirements for Detergents and Sanitizers Detergents Remember, improper detergents may damage equipment! Use of the correct detergent in your Power Soak system is critical to its washing performance. If you are having problems with cleaning results, please contact the factory. Your new system requires a low-foaming, metal/aluminumsafe detergent that is safe for the hands. The detergent should have good grease cutting abilities but not have an excessively high pH level.
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Preparing the System Filling the System At the beginning of each day or shift, fill the sinks with water that is metered to approximately the correct operating temperatures: Wash sink (115F / 48C) Rinse sink (75F / 24C) Sanitizer sink (75F / 24C) All sinks should be filled to, but not above, the “waterline” marks. Fill the wash sink (the sink with the water jets) with water that is approximately 115F / 48C.
Adding Detergents & Sanitizers Manual Chemical Dispensing After the sinks have been filled with water, add the proper amount of detergent and sanitizer. The detergent goes into the wash sink (the sink with the water jets) and the sanitizer goes into the sanitizer sink (the last sink). Be sure to add the proper amount of chemicals to each sink. The amount to be used should be provided by your chemical supplier. Do not add the detergent or sanitizer to the sink prior to or during filling.
Controls and Features On/Off Switch Starts and stops the washing action. Starting and stopping the wash action To start the wash action, turn the ON/OFF switch until the red arrow points to “ON”. A strong “rolling” wash action should be present. To stop the wash action, turn the ON/OFF switch until the red arrow points to “OFF”. Introducing Pots and Pans to the Power Soak Dirty pots and pans should be brought to the Power Soak in a timely manner. Do not allow items to sit and air dry.
Controls and Features - Continued Loading and Using the Wash Sink The Power Soak is a “random loading” system. This means that Power Soak items are not racked for washing. Instead, they are randomly loaded one at a time. As items are brought to the system and scrapped, they should be immediately dropped into the wash sink. If there is no movement of items in the wash sink, or if items are stationary above the waterline, the system has been overloaded and some items must be removed.
Controls & Features - Continued Loading and Washing Utensils Each Power Soak system comes with a utensil basket that hangs in the wash sink. All utensils and other small wares should be loaded into and washed inside this basket. Do not wash knives or other sharp objects in the Power Soak. Doing so may cause bodily injury. Unloading the Wash Sink The employee responsible for pot washing should routinely pass by the Power Soak and remove clean items from the wash sink.
Controls & Features - Continued Rinsing Pots and Pans Clean items that have been removed from the wash sink should be thoroughly rinsed. This is achieved by spraying them off or dipping them in the rinse sink (center). It is important that any remaining detergent residue is removed from the items prior to sanitizing. If items are rinsed by the "dipping" method, it is important to keep the water "fresh" by frequently draining and filling the rinse sink.
Controls & Features - Continued Deep Cleaning and "Night Washing" Extremely soiled items and pieces of cooking equipment that require regular, intensive cleaning can be washed in the Power Soak system overnight. Load the items to be deep cleaned into the Power Soak's wash sink, turn the system on and leave it running overnight. Items that have been cleaned overnight can be removed, rinsed, sanitized (if necessary) and put away or back in place.
Preventive Maintenance Your system requires minimal, routine preventive maintenance. As such, the following should be done on a routine basis to ensure that your system remains reliable: Monthly IMPORTANT: Turn off the power to the unit at the main breaker prior to performing the following task! Clean the pump motor fan shroud with a damp, soapy rag. The motor shroud is the "vented" cover located at the end of the motor (closest to the control panel).
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Authorized Service Agency Section Hazard to untrained or unauthorized personnel. The following procedures are provided for use only by an authorized service agency. No facility owner, manager, employee or other unauthorized person should attempt to perform any of these procedures. To obtain the name of a recommended service agent in your area, please call the Metcraft, Inc. Power Soak Service Department at 800-4449624.
Authorized Service Agency Section - Continued Overload trips Look For 1 Low voltage to unit 2 Debris in PUMP intake 3 Debris in IMPELLER 4 Defective PUMP MOTOR Correction Check with Volt meter while running Clean Remove PUMP and clean If amp draw is greater than 10% of motor rating and all of above check out, then replace MOTOR 18
Component Operation and Checks The following checks should only be performed by qualified technicians using extreme caution. Electrical hazard to untrained personnel may result in electrical shock, burns, or death. ON / OFF Switch TURN POWER OFF AT BREAKER PANEL. The On/Off switch should have continuity in the “ON” position and no continuity in the “OFF” position. Remove the wires before checking for continuity.
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Installation Guide The installation and initial operational check of your new system must be performed only by licensed and certified plumbers and electricians. Be sure to follow all applicable national and local electrical codes when installing the electrical supply and/or a new breaker. DO NOT connect the system using a power cord and plug or an extension cord of any kind.
Providing Proper Electrical Service The system is completely pre-wired and tested at the factory, and a hard-wired connection from an appropriate power source junction box is all that is required. The installer is to provide a disconnect that should be incorporated in the fixed wiring. Properly sized watertight conduit, fittings and parts are required, as well as the appropriate gauge wire.
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Power Soak is a registered trademark of Cantrell Industries, Inc. The Power Soak design and concept is fully patented. Power Soak Systems Inc. 903 East 104th Street Suite 130 Kansas City, MO 64131 Phone: (816) 761-3250 Fax: (816) 761-0544 (800) 444-9624 www.powersoak.
